Native Americans in Comic Books A Critical Study
Native Americans in Comic Books A Critical Study by Michael A. Sheyahshe, published by McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers on November 16, 2016, is a reprint edition comprising 223 pages. This book provides an in-depth examination of comic books from the perspective of a Native American reader, offering critical insights into the cultural representation of Native American people within the medium. It explores various portrayals, including historical stereotypes and the evolution of Native American characters in comics.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of how Native Americans have been depicted in popular culture, addressing themes such as marginalization and misrepresentation. The book discusses early representations in comic strips, the influence of literary figures like Fenimore Cooper, and the complexities of characters ranging from secondary roles to protagonists. Topics include the “white” Indian trope, shamanistic portrayals, and the contributions of Native American comics from smaller publishers, making it a significant resource for those interested in literary criticism, ethnic studies, and the intersection of social science and comics.
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This work takes an in-depth look at the world of comic books through the eyes of a Native American reader and offers frank commentary on the medium’s cultural representation of the Native American people. It addresses a range of portrayals, from the bloodthirsty barbarians and noble savages of dime novels, to formulaic secondary characters and sidekicks, and, occasionally, protagonists sans paternal white hero, examining how and why Native Americans have been consistently marginalized and misrepresented in comics. Chapters cover early representations of Native Americans in popular culture and newspaper comic strips, the Fenimore Cooper legacy, the “white” Indian, the shaman, revisionist portrayals, and Native American comics from small publishers, among other topics.
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